JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Corps of Discovery and Thomas Jefferson: Prehistory and Aftermath.

  • Published In: We Proceeded On, 2024, v. 50, n. 2. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Looney, J. Jefferson 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Papers of Thomas Jefferson project, which aims to publish a comprehensive edition of Thomas Jefferson's papers. The project has transcribed and annotated over eleven thousand documents so far, with an expected completion date of 2027. It also highlights Jefferson's efforts in founding the University of Virginia and promoting an exploratory journey to the Pacific. The text explores Jefferson's support for various adventurers and his eventual success in securing the records of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Despite setbacks, Jefferson's persistence ensured the preservation and publication of the expedition's findings, which hold significant historical, ethnographical, and ecological importance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:We Proceeded On. 2024/05, Vol. 50, Issue 2, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Architecture
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0275-6706
  • Accession Number:177716031
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